Why we love the Borders and Lowlands
The gateway into Scotland, the Borders and Lowlands pack the punch for adrenaline fuelled adventure, top-notch local seafood and escapism into its mesmerising scenery. Packed with peaks and valleys to head to on a two-wheeled adventure, to taking a walk with its furriest residents, the area is a haven for adventure-seekers, food lovers and explorers. Within easy reach of northern England, and direct routes to and from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland’s Borders and Lowlands are waiting to be discovered by you.
Things to do in the Borders and Lowlands
Featured things to do
Make a furry friend
Head out on an adventure some of Scotland’s furriest residents with an alpaca walking experience by Galloway Alpacas. Located in the heart of the country’s UNESCO biosphere, expect picture-perfect scenery.
Learn more about alpaca walkingUp in the heights
Swing in the tree’s canopies for a unique perspective of south Scotland. With accessible tree climbing adventures, there’s something for everyone as you head into the heights of incredible woodlands.
Learn more about treetop adventuresLook to the starry skies
Within Galloway and Southern Ayrshire’s unique UNESCO biosphere, you’ll find the skies filled with cosmic displays of our stars and solar system.
Learn more about stargazingTaste malty flavour
Beyond the Isle of Arran’s rugged coastline and incredible scenery, there’s a world of malty goodness to discover. Join a whiskey tasting session at Lochranza Distillery.
Learn more about Lochranza DistilleryPlaces to stay in the Borders and Lowlands
Edinburgh
An aesthetic and cultural gem, this city offers everything from a formant volcano, a castle and medieval old town, and its plush Georgian New Town. It rocks 11 international festivals and has great shopping, music and theatre too.
Stirling
With its manageable size, and within easy reach of Glasgow and Edinburgh, it’s a more sedate option of the biggest cities here. A great place to base your stay for some activities around Lock Lomond & The Trossachs National Park too.
Glasgow
Scotland’s largest city is bursting with culture and provides an excellent base to stay in as well as explore the city itself, from its old Merchant City or its hip West End.
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Getting to the Borders and Lowlands
Spanning the width of the nation, the Borders and Lowlands is easy to travel to and get around with rail routes, roads and even by bike. With Edinburgh just around the corner and Northumberland to the south, you’ll find taking that first step across the Scottish border is easier than ever. Through well connected road networks and trains with East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh now’s the time to take a trip to Scotland.
Getting around
Whether you’re choosing to travel by train, bus, car or bike – you can explore all what the Scottish Borders and Lowlands have to offer, from its vast rolling countryside to expansive coastline.
By bus
Enjoy the scenic views on public transport with the Lowlands and Borders bus services. Find bus routes along the Borders with Border Bus, and in the popular Dumfries and Galloway area, use Stagecoach Bus for timetables and route updates.
By bike
Looking beyond its immense open space will lead you to a biking adventure, follow a trail of expansive bike routes for trips to bike-friendly towns and beautiful landscapes.
By car
Getting around the Borders and Lowlands by car is simple, well connected to England and main networks leading to both Edinburgh and Glasgow means there’s no better time to jump in a car and explore the area.
By train
Travel along the Borders Railway connecting places all along the southern reaches of Scotland, for train journeys through the Lowlands use ScotRail to help plan your journey. For an all-in-one ticket option, use the Borders Explorer pass, connecting you to and from Edinburgh alongside bus routes through villages and towns.
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